Green Team Dominate Purple City 3-0 At Anfield

Green Team welcomed Purple City to Anfield on 5 January 2026 for a highly anticipated league home match, kicking off at 7:50pm. In a 90-minute contest plus added time, Green Team secured a commanding 3-0 victory in this nine-a-side encounter, thrilling a crowd of 199,100 spectators. The match was officiated flawlessly by referee Jim Luster, whose performance was impeccable throughout.

Green Team lined up in a 3-3-2 formation, deploying a solid back three of Daniel Jack at right defender, Pete Trent centrally, and Cody Berch on the left. This defensive trio was tasked with maintaining a compact shape and providing cover for goalkeeper Felix Berkeley. Ahead of them, the midfield trio consisted of Alfie Fowl on the right, Benn Berkeley centrally, and Herb Lisp on the left, expected to link defence and attack while supporting both phases of play. Up front, Michael Flow operated as the right forward with Todd Alive on the left forward role, charged with spearheading the offensive efforts. The substitutes named were Dan Tint, Jack Long, and Ahmet Jackson.

The match began with an early moment of drama when Pete Trent was shown a yellow for a handball inside the box in the ninth minute, resulting in a penalty for Purple City. However, Felix Berkeley produced a stunning penalty save to keep Green Team in the game and lift the spirits of the home crowd.

Green Team responded positively and took the lead in the 18th minute through Michael Flow, who struck a long-range effort with his left foot after receiving a precise long pass from goalkeeper Felix Berkeley. This goal set the tone for the rest of the match, with Green Team asserting control.

Shortly after, Alfie Fowl tested the Purple City goalkeeper with a shot on goal in the 20th minute, but it was comfortably saved. The first half saw a series of remarkable saves from Felix Berkeley, who was in outstanding form. Between the 35th and 36th minutes, Berkeley made a parry, a point-blank reaction save, tipped a shot over the bar, and confidently caught a dangerous cross, denying Purple City any chance of pulling a goal back.

Despite a misplaced pass from Michael Flow in the 41st minute, which could have led to trouble, Berkeley was alert to make another point-blank save. He then cleared a threatening chance in the 43rd minute, ensuring Green Team maintained their clean sheet going into half time.

At the interval, the score stood at 1-0 to Green Team. Tactical changes were made early in the second half, with Jack Long replacing Daniel Jack at right defender, Ahmet Jackson coming on for left midfielder Herb Lisp, and Dan Tint substituting for left forward Todd Alive, all at the 49th minute mark.

The substitutions injected fresh energy into the side. Just three minutes later, Felix Berkeley once again demonstrated his vision and distribution by delivering a long pass that created a clear chance. Benn Berkeley capitalised on this opportunity with a deft lob over the goalkeeper, finishing with his right foot to double the lead in the 52nd minute.

Felix Berkeley continued to be a wall at the back, making a series of crucial saves in the 61st minute, including a punch, a full-stretch save, and a dive at the feet, frustrating Purple City’s attempts to reduce the deficit.

Dan Tint had a chance to extend the advantage in the 75th minute but fired wide. Defensive solidity was maintained by Cody Berch, who intercepted a dangerous Purple City move in the 78th minute, preventing a clear chance.

Green Team sealed their victory in the 86th minute when Alfie Fowl scored a spectacular long-range strike with his right foot, assisted by a precise cross from Dan Tint. This goal emphatically confirmed Green Team’s dominance.

In stoppage time, Felix Berkeley made yet another point-blank reaction save to deny Purple City a consolation goal, preserving his clean sheet and securing the emphatic 3-0 win.

Felix Berkeley’s outstanding goalkeeping performance earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match accolade, as he was instrumental in both preventing goals and initiating attacks. Green Team’s tactical discipline, combined with clinical finishing, ensured a comprehensive victory over Purple City at Anfield.